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Miliary Dermatitis in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Miliary Dermatitis in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Miliary dermatitis, also called feline miliary dermatitis, may sound like an unusual name for a medical condition, but it is a common malady that affects our f…

Haws Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Haws Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Seeing an obvious change in your cat’s appearance can be concerning, especially when the abnormality is associated with the eye. Concerns of vision impairment…

Autoimmune Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Autoimmune Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Autoimmune disease is a relatively uncommon phenomenon seen in cats. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system malfunctions and produces an inappropriat…

Vestibular Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs, & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Vestibular Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs, & Treatments (Vet Answer)

It can be quite alarming to suddenly see your beloved cat exhibit a tilted head, eyes darting back and forth wildly (nystagmus), and falling without being able…

Anemia in Cats: Signs, Causes & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Anemia in Cats: Signs, Causes & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Anemia is an insidious disease that can affect your cat. Unfortunately, veterinarians often diagnose anemia when it has progressed to being a significant condi…

How Big Is a Cat Brain? Vet Explains Feline Anatomy

How Big Is a Cat Brain? Vet Explains Feline Anatomy

If you own a cat, you've probably wondered how intelligent they are. After all, sometimes they can be silly goofballs, while at other times, they can find thei…

My Cat Ate Ibuprofen: Is it Dangerous & What to Do? (Vet Answer)

My Cat Ate Ibuprofen: Is it Dangerous & What to Do? (Vet Answer)

Ibuprofen is a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in humans. It can be purchased over the counter and is often used to treat fever, pain, head colds…

Osteosarcoma in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Osteosarcoma in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Osteosarcoma is a type of bone tumor that occurs in cats, and it can occur in any bone in a cat's body. It is a very aggressive type of cancer and can spread t…